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* January 4, 2021 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK
1. Virtual Participation Link
The City Council Meeting was held virtually.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led
those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, Bob
Baggett, Larry Brown, James Jeyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Baggett had connectivity issues and joined the meeting at
7:12 p.m.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: Innovation and Technical Support Specialist
Danika Olson, Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis and City
Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Director of Public Works
Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Development
Services Manager Jason Krum, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas,
Director of Park,Arts and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson and Assistant Director
of Innovation and Technology Ashley Riggs.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, proclamations or presentations.
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IV. APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments.
V. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Updated December 21, 2020 minutes were provided to Council.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings -(No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.)
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1. Virtual Participation
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman expressed his concern with Auburn City Code
regarding propane tanks.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
VIII. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett)
Councilmember Stearns, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported he and
Councilmember Baggett have reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers
described on the Consent Agenda this evening and recommended their approval.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the December 14, 2020 Study Session
B. Minutes of the December 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
C. Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
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Claim voucher list dated January 4, 2021 which includes voucher numbers 461953
through 462122 in the amount of$1,676,176.36 and two wire transfers in the amount of
$173,772.98
D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539054 through 539058 in the amount of$577,002.41, manual
payroll check numbers 539059 through 539082 in the amount of$12,675.29, and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,489,707.38, for a grant total of
$3,079,385.08 for the period covering December 16, 2020 to December 29, 2020
E. Setting date for Public Hearing for the TIP (Gaub)
Set date for Public Hearing to Modify the 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement
Program
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XI. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6763 (Tate)
An Ordinance amending sections of Auburn City Code Title 15 relating to building
codes
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6763.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5575 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a state grant from the Washington State
Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) in the amount of$1,747,572 for the 4th
Street SE Preservation Project
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5575.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi encouraged people to support their local
businesses.
Councilmember Stearns reported he received a COVI D-19 vaccine.
Councilmember Jeyaraj encouraged people to contact their legislators to
ask them to offer support to local businesses.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus shared her experience volunteering with local organizations
providing gifts and food to local families.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned a 7:23 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of January, 2021.
ANCY.y KUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minute- are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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